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L899 THW

1993 Citroen Xantia

Red Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,961 mi
Last recorded57,961 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Xantia118,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL899 THW
MakeCitroen
ModelXantia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,950 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 40,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 38,560 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xantia?

Based on 477,392 MOT tests across 86,229 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
86,229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,863
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 18,855
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement 15,859
Stop lamp not working 15,639
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,605
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L899 THW is a 1993 Citroen Xantia in Red with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Xantia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 118,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xantia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L899 THW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xantia typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Citroen Xantia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L899 THW registered?

L899 THW is a 1993 Citroen Xantia, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is L899 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L899 THW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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